Self-directed 401k has several advantages over an IRA (significantly higher contribution limit, checkbook control, ability to take personal loan from your account tax -free, Roth sub-account, cost-efficient and more) but it is not for everyone.

You will spend more on the rehab bc you are not there control the cost.

Last year a short term rental law that limits short term rents in residentials in San Diego was passed then rescinded.
I was wondering if that legislation is enacted in the future, will that concern MF (>= 4 units...

How do you control the water bill?

@Hjiorst FjioordsA Roth 401(k) can be rolled over into the Roth portion of another 401(k)Where you are seeing conflicting information is with respect to a Roth IRA, which may not be rolled over into a 401(k).You should therefore be able to upgrade your existing Solo 401(k) to a self-directed variety and have more control over your plan investments.

Canada's a big place and there are many markets in the 6 provinces that don't have rent control to consider.

@Justin Wilson The city is out of control.

I like to have a little more control of my money and that lead me to put less in the 529 and more into controllable real estate.

@David de LunaWhere did you get the 5% RTO stat?

Just know that appreciation isn't something you can control and it can easily go away due to outside market forces.